The 2012 J/24 World Championship will be the first “Open Worlds” since 1978 and you can be a part of a historic J/24 Class event! If you’ve ever wanted to sail in a J/24 Class World Championship, this is your chance! This is a one-time Open Worlds only. Yes, the […]
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Brown Wins 2011 Florida State Championship
The Florida State Championships were held in beautiful Miami, FL the weekend of July 16th and 17th. The regatta was hosted by Flat Earth Sailing and sailed out of the Olympic Sailing Center. Saturday’s racing started on time at 12 pm with a building east southeasterly all day. The wind […]
Read MoreMilev Wins 2011 Canadian Nationals
Rossi Milev won the 2011 Canadian National Championship held at the Port Credit Yacht Club near Toronto, Ontario. Seven races were completed in very challenging light wind conditions. Second place went to Peter Wickwire followed by Scott Weakley in third.
Read MoreMollicone Wins 2011 Newport Regatta
John Mollicone aboard Evil Donut/11th Hour Racing wins the 2011 Newport Regatta. The highly competitive fleet of 15 boats completed 5 races over two days. Newport, Rhode Island will be the site of the 2013 J/24 North American Championship and the 2014 J/24 World Championship. Pl Sail Boat Helm 1 […]
Read MoreJ/24 Hiking Position – 2011 Rule Changes and Looking Forward
In the rule changes implemented this year (2011), the Class chose to eliminate our old rule 8.3 that stated “No member of the crew shall station any part of his/her torso outside the upper lifeline other than temporarily, notwithstanding the provisions of Racing Rules of Sailing 49.” The intention of […]
Read MoreBatchelor Wins 2011 UK Championship
The 2011 J24 National Championships were held in conjunction with the Henri Lloyd Weymouth Regatta from July 7th to 10th. The fun started at weigh in with Tim Brouards crew on JAM keen to get it over with and down to the local chippy. Tim weighing in at an impressive […]
Read MoreCharter Boats for 2012 Worlds
The J/24 World Championship is among the most prestigious titles in sailing. The champions list is a who’s-who of the sport. In the past, US based worlds have attracted the best sailors from around the world to battle for the crown. US Watercraft has established a special plan for those […]
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